DOS

a rum do

dated An odd, strange, or surprising occurrence, situation, or turn of events, especially one that might be considered somewhat disreputable or distasteful. Primarily heard in UK. A young man taking a wife so much older than himself? My word, what a rum do that is! Well, this is a rum do, if I've ever seen one. The kitchen porter has just been made the head chef!
See also: rum

do

1. noun, slang A hairstyle. From "hairdo." I love your new do! What salon do you go to? I need a new do—any suggestions?
2. noun A party or similarly festive event. I know Sally's having some big do this weekend, but I just feel like staying home and relaxing.
3. verb, vulgar slang To have sex with someone. It's pretty obvious that you want to do Kayla, so you might as well just come out with it.

do's and don'ts

The general rules and regulations of a given activity, operation, or situation. Before you begin your first day working for us, there are a few important do's and don'ts that I need to familiarize you with. Tom doesn't understand the basic do's and don'ts of social etiquette.
See also: and

fair do's

A phrase used when one is emphasizing their belief that something is fair. Come on, you need to watch the kids tonight because I do it all the time—fair do's.
See also: fair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

do

 (one's) duty
1. . to do one's job; to do what is expected of one. Please don't thank me. I'm just doing my duty. Soldiers who fight in wars are doing their duty.
2. Euph. to defecate or urinate. We're not leaving this restroom until you do your duty. She did her duty in the potty, just like a big girl!

do someone (down)

Rur. to treat someone badly. I ain't speaking to Mary. Not after the way she did me down.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

do's and don'ts

Rules or customs concerning some activity, as in It's important to know the do's and don'ts of diplomatic receptions. This expression alludes to what one should and should not do or say. [c. 1900]
See also: and
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

the dos and don'ts

COMMON The dos and don'ts of a particular situation are the things you should and should not do in that situation. Disasters can be avoided if a few general dos and don'ts are considered. The publisher produces a detailed booklet and cassette tape full of dos and don'ts for aspiring authors.
See also: and, DOS
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

dos and don'ts

rules of behaviour.
1999 Alumnus Volunteers are prepared well on…cultural dos and don'ts before they leave for the field to serve.
See also: and, DOS

fair dos

used to request just treatment or to accept that it has been given. British informal
See also: DOS, fair
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

do’s and ˈdon’ts

(informal) what to do and what not to do; rules: This book is a useful guide to the do’s and don’ts of choosing and buying your first car.
See also: and
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

do

1. n. a party; a social event. I’m having a do for a friend this weekend. Would you like to come?
2. tv. & in. to use a drug or drugs in general. (see also do a line, do drugs.) Taylor never stopped doing. She just switched from dust to splash.
3. and doo n. a hairdo. I can’t go out in this rain and get my doo wet!
4. Go to (must) do.
5. in. to serve (a purpose) well. (Usually with will or won’t.) This will do quite nicely.
6. Go to doo-doo.
7. tv. to copulate [with] someone. (Usually objectionable.) He did Martha, then he did Sue, then he did Gloria.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

do

/turn the trick
To bring about the desired result.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

do's and don'ts

Rules about what one should and shouldn’t do or say in certain situations. One of the earliest uses of this term appeared in 1902 as the title of a book, Golf Do’s and Don’ts. It rapidly spread into numerous other contexts, as in “Her big sister was about to tell her the do’s and don’ts of a first date.” It has been a cliché for decades.
See also: and
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • a rum do
  • a rum go
  • rum
  • look bad
  • bonus
  • Bonus!
  • suck face
  • lucky for you
  • beat Banaghan
  • beat Banagher
References in periodicals archive
Contudo, o curso de doutorado da UnB tem poucos anos e varios dos doutores que lecionam em outros programas no Centro-Oeste nao sao titulados em Direito, mas em outras areas afins.
A ideia predominante dos processos de avaliacao e analisar os resultados obtidos, entretanto, e muito importante avaliar os entraves, as dificuldades e as licoes aprendidas no processo de desenvolvimento do programa para ajustar os procedimentos metodologicos, mudar os rumos e melhorar o desempenho e os resultados.
SigmaStat for DOS, Windows (including Windows networks), and Macintosh provides a wide range of statistical calculations, including ANOVA, correlation, chi square, and linear or nonlinear regression analyses.
For better or for worse, most PC users, librarians included, are reluctant to read computer documentation, so graphical interface programs offer a partial road map through DOS's frontier of operational vagueness.
Off-premise, "Most Interesting Academy" themed point-of-sale and promotional packaging with SnapTag technology will direct consumers to Dos Equis special offers, multi-cultural recipes, and rewards through their mobile devices.
* IF YOU'RE STILL RUNNING DOS or an early Windows operating system, it makes sense to upgrade to Window 98.
For the same reason, current DOS users should migrate to Windows as soon as possible.
Microsoft Corporation's Windows is a windows program which runs DOS software.
The new DOS version 5.0 offers a variety of improvements, including a Windows-like file manager, ability to load multiple applications and switch them between, on-line help and enhanced memory for running applications on a 286-based computer or better.
Multiuser DOS Offers Cost-Effective Alternative to UNIX, LANs
Dos Equis has introduced a new limited-edition Dos Equis Winter Variety Pack this season, The 24-bottle case combines Dos Equis with Noche Buena, the best-selling winter seasonal in Mexico.
As one who remembers the different flavors of DOS, I believe you have hit upon the right idea with auctioning the Windows source code.
Just a few years ago, when DOS was king and Windows was still an evolving technology, anyone with moderate programming skills and tax knowledge could get into the tax software business.
Leonard's computer are Microsoft DOS 6.2, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Microsoft Word 6.0, Microsoft Excel 5.0 and Microsoft Foxpro 2.5.
A hurricane that hit the Guatemalan site of Dos Pilas last summer exposed a section of the staircase.